Delaware § 4418 - Stay of proceedings; reopening default judgments.
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§ 4418. Stay of proceedings; reopening default judgments.
All proceedings in which the insolvent insurer is a party in any court in this State shall be stayed 180 days from the date an order of liquidation, rehabilitation or conservation is final to permit proper legal action by the Association on any matters germane to its powers or duties. As to judgment under any decision, order, verdict or finding based on default the Association may apply to have such judgment set aside by the same court that made such judgment and shall be permitted to defend against such suit on the merits.
63 Del. Laws, c. 442, § 1; 77 Del. Laws, c. 215, § 13;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 4418 ("Stay of proceedings; reopening default judgments.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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